Scotland is becoming more intolerant as “toxicity” around the immigration debate spreads north of the border, former first minister Humza Yousaf has said.

He told a new BBC documentary that politicians have not engaged enough with genuine concerns around immigration.

Research from the think tank Migration Policy Scotland, shared with the programme, suggested opinions on immigration are “cooling”.

Reform UK’s Richard Tice also said the public are “questioning what they’ve been told by politicians” on the issue.

The radio documentary, titled Scotland Wants You, examines whether Scotland is more open to migrants than other parts of the UK.

Mr Yousaf was first minister for just over a year until he stood down in May 2024.

The SNP politician was the first Scottish Asian and Muslim to serv

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